Clearance
Cutting back, removing dead and unwanted planting, old sheds, rubble and failed surfaces.
Get a quote about clearancePN Landscapes renovates tired, overgrown and inherited gardens in Uckfield, keeping what works and repairing or replacing drainage, paving, walls, boundaries, lawn and planting.
A renovation keeps the bones of a garden and fixes what has failed. It suits gardens that were good once: the patio has sunk, the fence is leaning, the lawn is moss and the borders have taken over, but the layout still makes sense.
We renovate gardens across Uckfield, often for people who have just moved in. Here is what a renovation usually involves and how it differs from a full makeover.
What a garden renovation can include
Drainage and levels
Fixing boggy lawns and standing water with land drains, soakaways and regrading.
Get a quote about drainage and levels
Paving
Lifting and relaying sunken slabs on a proper base, or replacing them.
Get a quote about paving
Walls and steps
Rebuilding leaning walls, repointing and making steps safe.
Get a quote about walls and steps
Boundaries
Replacing tired fencing, gates and screening.
Get a quote about boundaries
Lawn and planting
New topsoil and turf, and borders replanted for the conditions.
Get a quote about lawn and plantingRenovation or makeover?
| Renovation | Makeover | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | Kept largely as it is | Redesigned from scratch |
| Typical triggers | Sunken paving, poor drainage, overgrowth, failing fences | The garden no longer suits how you live |
| Disruption | Lower; can be done in stages | Higher; whole garden cleared |
| Budget | Lower; spend goes on fixing faults | Higher; new surfaces and structures throughout |
Not sure which you need? We will tell you honestly what is worth keeping. See garden makeovers for the full redesign route.
How a renovation runs
Assessment
We look at what has failed and why. A sunken patio is usually a sub-base problem, and a boggy lawn a drainage one.
Priorities
We agree what to keep, repair and replace, and in what order if you want to phase the work.
Quote
A written, itemised quote so you can see the cost of each element.
Works
Clearance and drainage first, then structures and surfaces, then soil, turf and planting.
Complete renovation of rear garden including building walls, patio, gate & fence
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Questions we are asked
Garden renovation FAQs
We have just bought a house with an overgrown garden. Where do we start?
With clearance and a proper look at what is underneath. Once the garden is cut back you can see levels, drainage and which paving, walls and trees are worth keeping. We can clear first and plan the rest with you afterwards.
Can a waterlogged lawn be fixed?
Usually. Depending on the cause, the answer is land drains to a soakaway or outfall, relieving compaction, improving the topsoil, or regrading so water runs off. On heavy clay, drainage needs somewhere to discharge, which we check first.
Can you reuse my existing paving?
Often, yes. Sound natural stone can be lifted, cleaned and relaid on a new base. Cracked or thin concrete slabs are generally not worth relaying.
When is the best time to renovate a garden?
Autumn and winter are ideal for clearance and hard landscaping, leaving the garden ready for planting and turf in spring.
PN Landscapes
Get a garden renovation quote
Book a free visit and we will assess what can be saved and what needs replacing.
Phone: 01825 733317
Email: info@pnlandscapes.co.uk
Address: Flitteridge Farm, Daleham Lane, Splaynes Green, Uckfield TN22 3TQ
Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–1pm
Paving and stone: visit PN Paving Supplies, our sister company on the same site.